Calvin Johnson Musical artist

Calvin Johnson (born November 1, 1962) is an American guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, music producer, and disc jockey born in Olympia, Washington, US. Known for his uniquely deep, droning singing voice, Johnson was a founding member of the bands Cool Rays, Beat Happening, The Go Team, Dub Narcotic Sound System, and The Halo Benders.Calvin Johnson is also the founder and owner of the influential indie label K Records, and has been cited as a major player in the beginning of the modern independent music movement. As a prominent figure in the Olympia music scene, he was one of the major organizers of the seminal International Pop Underground Convention.

Personal facts

Calvin Johnson
Alias (AKA)Selector Dub Narcotic
Birth dateNovember 01, 1962
Hometown
Olympia Washington

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associated musical artist
The Halo Benders
Dub Narcotic Sound System
Beat Happening
Cool Rays
The Go Team
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Punk rock
Indie pop
Low fidelity
Indie rock
instrument
Guitar
Singing
record label
K Records

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